Happy Hearts Day!

Valentine's Day doesn't hold a candle to Christmas for me, holiday-wise, but there is something about February that does draw me to all the pinks and reds. It could be the fact that it's the dead of winter and the summer pangs are at their worst....

Whether you celebrate Valentine's Day or not, a little rose gold eye shadow and bright red lip never hurt anybody. Happy hearts day, Frockers!

Lorac Unzipped Palette
L'Oreal Color Riche Collection Exclusive in 401
Sweater from Korea

                                                         

'Tis The Season...For The Most Fun Nail Art Ever

There are a lot of things I look forward to during the holidays....the decorations, the Christmas music, the gift-giving. But right up there in the top five is definitely the nail art possibilities. I can't think of a more fun time of year for the ol' digits. Glitter polish (though a pain to remove) is never more appropriate, and all the classic imagery is just begging to be splashed on a bed of bright red, blue or gold polish. I only wish it were socially acceptable to sport Christmas nails in October....

So many manis, so little time.
                                                                         

On The First Day Of Nail-mas

It's that time of year again, Frockers! Pretty lights, first snows and glittery polish adorned with festive nail art. This year, I've opted to try out nail water tattoos from Amazon and I gotta say, I'm kind of loving it. It's so much faster and easier than free-hand designs and so much sleeker than traditional nail stickers. You can't even see the edges! Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la!
                                                                    

Kiss Nail 2016 Preview

Ok Frockers, I need to catch my breath for a second because I have just been to the most exciting press event of the year so far...the Kiss 2016 preview! Now, everyone and their mother knows by now how much I LOVE a good mani, especially with some funky nail art. The Kiss event did not disappoint. We met celebrity nail artist Gina Edwards (she's touched Lady Gaga's hands y'all), who walked us through some releases from the brand for the coming year. From stick-on nails to make-your-own-glitter-polish kits, I gotta say, their new releases are some of the most exciting things I've come across in nail art in a while.

I was quite intrigued by the waterless nail tattoos. They are so easy to apply, they don't have adhesive but you just press it into your nail and it sticks! And they are much thinner than traditional nail stickers, so it's a much more sleek and professional look.

And I'm also super excited to try their blooming lashes. Whereas most false eyelashes have a single angle to each lash, this collection has multi-angled lashes that gives a really cool, more natural yet voluminous effect. They come in 6 different styles and I'm so happy Kiss gave me some to try because they won't be released until December 2016 and I think they would be really great on a bride. So thank you Kiss!

I also loved their DIY glitter polish kits. They are super fun and the glitter they include in the kits are really pretty! Here are a couple of my concoctions. I just can't get over all the sparkle...

No doubt about it, I was in mani heaven!

                                                         

Saying Goodbye to Summer

I've finally accepting that fall is here (less willing to accept that it means winter is coming), but I've embraced a new colour palette full of oranges, browns, blacks and burgundies. Hey, if it takes some nail polish or makeup to ease me into a new season, I don't think that's a bad thing. I've put away all the coral lipstick and bright pink polish and I've rediscovered neutrals and darker hues. I just have to keep reminding myself of the caramel apple spices, beautiful fall colours and the fact that there will be much fewer bugs and spiders in the coming months and I can practically embrace the autumn. 

Almost.

                                              

Be Mine

I have mixed feelings about Valentine's Day. Part of me wants to roll my eyes...Oh great, yet another holiday requiring you to put a dollar amount on your affection. An easy way to check off the relationship to-do list. There is something decidedly unromantic and slightly disingenuous about these types of forced scenarios. But I guess on the other hand, there is a point to most rituals. It does sort of force you to step back, think about what you have and express some sort of appreciation. I guess we could all use a nudge or cue every now and then. It's not all bad! And on the plus side, I just love mixing pink with red! 

                                                                    

The 12 Nails of Christmas: It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

                                                       

The 12 Nails of Christmas: O Christmas Tree

                                                                            

The 12 Nails of Christmas: Deck The Halls

                                                                      

The 12 Nails of Christmas: A Present Just For You!

....featuring paper cut! (Ouch)

                                                              

The 12 Nails of Christmas: Light Up This Holiday!

                                                         

The 12 Nails of Christmas: The Most Famous Reindeer of All

                                                                   

The 12 Nails of Christmas: Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

Just in time for the first big snow in Montreal! 

                                           

The 12 Nails of Christmas: Have A Holly Jolly Christmas

                                                              

The 12 Nails of Christmas: Here Comes Santa Claus

                                                               

The 12 Nails of Christmas: Festive Cheer

  ***CALLING ALL FROCKERS***

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